Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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